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Precursor containing copper indium and gallium for selenide (sulfide) compound formation

US7582506B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2007
Grant dateSep 1, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/541
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to systems and methods for preparing metallic precursor thin films for the growth of semiconductor compounds to be used for radiation detector and solar cell fabrication. In one aspect, there is provided a method of efficiently using expensive materials necessary for the making of solar cells.

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